I did something tonight that I used to do a lot but hadn't done for years. I ate dinner at 6:00 PM and went fishing at Memorial Lake State Park.

I used to do a whole lot of warm water FF'ing when I was younger but I just kind of lost the way and stopped a few years back. I had intended to go float tubing but I realized that I really wasn't prepared and organized enough to tube. So tonight I said screw the tube and waded back in. I'm glad I did.

To give you an idea just how out of practice I was I didn't realize I had my wallet and keyless remote for the car in my pockets until I was in far too deep and my shorts started to droop down. They'll dry.

I didn't catch anything especially noteworthy, but I did manage close to 2 dozen bluegills in about 1 1/2 hours of fishing. A stray 12 inch LMB managed to find my size 10 Sneaky Pete, and something much bigger than the LMB I landed took a swipe at a bluegill I was retrieving.

I do want to get back out there and float tube so if there is anyone close to Memorial Lake that wants to go I have a loaner tube and fins.

Regards,

Tim Murphy

Posted on: 2013/7/24 21:44

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Sounds great! I've enjoyed the nights of pulling in the sunnies.. and when they happen to become the real bait it can be a hoot! Never gone float tubing before, but I can see the appeal.

Wish I knew a farmer or pond-owner in the HBG region to hit during these warm water days! My nephews and I do pretty well at the clark's creek hatchery, but I think a bunch of gills and rockbass would make them just as or more entertained!

Anyhow, glad you found some LMB in there as well. Geeze, it's been 2 years since I've gotten into one. Trout are too alluring!